Snow on the Bayou by Sandra Hill - Review @ForeverRomance

THE BAYOU'S BADDEST BAD BOY IS BACK!

Joining the Navy was the second best thing that ever happened to Justin "Cage" LeBlanc, the rebel son of a no-account convict. The first was Emelie Gaudet, the love of his life . . . until he was forced to leave town and swore there would be snow on the bayou before he ever returned. Now, only his mortally ill grandma can bring the injured Navy SEAL back to Terrebone Parrish, where he must face his past-and Emelie, who's even more beautiful than she was all those years ago.

Bourbon Street blues singer Emelie is once bitten, twice shy. When she learns that Justin is back in town, she wants nothing to do with the once wild Cajun teenager who fled with the law on his tail-and broke her heart. But she can't deny the red-hot attraction between them . . . or his efforts to prove he's finally changed his hell-raising ways. Can she trust that this time the bad boy of the bayou will be the best man for her?

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Tante LuLu is back, and I’m even more in love then I was before. I’ve always loved the Bayou books by Sandra Hill and this newest one is a throwback to the magic that started that love for me.

Justin “Cage” LeBlanc, was dealt a bad hand, but he took charge of his life and returns to the bayou a Navy SEAL, unfortunately he’s not returning for any kind of happy reunion, instead the grandmother who raised him is dying. He also runs into the woman he loved at the tender age of seventeen, and with so much baggage and bad road between them it doesn’t seem like they’ll ever get their happily ever after. But never underestimate Tante LuLu and St. Jude, after all they specialize in hopeless causes.

The best part, Ms. Hill throws in an intriguing terrorist plot that keeps the yummy SEALs busy and close to the bayou to celebrate Mardi Gras. I adored both Emelie and Justin as characters, they’re both hurting and they’re both stubborn, but they were definitely meant for each other.

I seriously want to buy all my friends a copy of this book, it’s that good. I really think that just one taste of Tante LuLu will hook everyone on these books. 

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Simply Pleasure by Kate Pearce - Review #klover @KensingtonBooks

Experience the illicit passions of Regency England in Kate Pearce’s House of Pleasure series…

Master Of Seduction

Ten years as a sex slave in a Turkish brothel have left Val Sokorvsky a master in the art of erotic seduction. But even as he offered his body, he never offered his heart. Now that he is returning home he wonders what kind of welcome he will find. Only one person understands his pain and Val is helpless to resist the passion he feels for Peter Howard, his English lover…

Master Of Submission

Peter learned to survive his years as a sex slave by coaxing and teasing his lovers to the heights of sexual ecstasy. But there is only one man he’s ever loved, one man he can never take as his own. Returning to England may save him from captivity but it may also take away Val, the one man to whom he’d willingly give his body and soul…

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A fantastic Regency M/M romance, that I enjoyed every second of, even while I ached for Peter and Val, they have to come a long way for their happily ever after, and I rooted for them the whole time.

Ms. Pearce is an amazing writer, she is able to take an unlikely subject like two men being lovers in Regency England and present it in such a way that it’s very believable. I liked Peter and Val, they were so different yet at their core were exactly what each other needed.

This is a novella, but it packs the punch of a full blown novel, and I highly recommend it. 

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Revving up the Holidays by A.S. Fenichel - Spotlight/Giveaway

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Workaholic Isaac hasn’t been back to his hometown since his father’s funeral two years earlier, pushing his family away because of a painful secret. Hanukkah and a forced vacation lure him back to Atlanta, where he’s reunited with his two lost loves—an old motorcycle and his sister’s best friend Giada. While rediscovering his passion for both the bike and the woman, Isaac rebuilds his heart.

Giada has lost her Christmas spirit since returning home to care for her dying parents. Left alone, she struggles to return to her successful teaching career, choosing instead to stay in her hometown. Only the unexpected return of her high school crush Isaac brings any joy to the season.

The transitive nature of Isaac’s visit and Giada’s fear of abandonment keep them from sharing their whole hearts, but certainly not their bodies. Their desire for each other is hotter than flames on a menorah and they take advantage of their limited time together by burning up the sheets. But once their secrets are revealed, their hearts will do all the thinking.

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A.S. Fenichel gave up a successful career in New York City to follow her husband to Texas and pursue her lifelong dream of being a professional writer. She’s never looked back.

A.S. adores writing stories filled with love, passion, desire, magic and maybe a little mayhem tossed in for good measure. Books have always been her perfect escape and she still relishes diving into one and staying up all night to finish a good story.

Multi-published in erotic paranormal, contemporary and historical romance, A.S. is the author of the Mayan Destiny series, Christmas Bliss and many more. With several books currently contracted to multiple publishers, A.S. will be bringing you her brand of romance for many years to come.

Originally from New York, she grew up in New Jersey, and now lives in the East Texas with her real life hero, her wonderful husband. When not reading or writing she enjoys cooking, travel, history, and puttering in her garden.

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A Cowboy's Christmas Promise by Maggie McGinnis - Review @readloveswept

In a captivating novel spiced with holiday magic—perfect for fans of Rachel Gibson, Susan Mallery, and Molly O’Keefe—a rugged Montana man mends a Northeast girl’s jaded heart.

Boston veterinarian Hayley Scampini tends the city’s pampered pets but dreams of the rural life of a country vet. She’s single and determined to stay that way, convinced that love isn’t permanent enough to trust. Then a vacation to the Whisper Creek dude ranch introduces her to Daniel McKee, a sexy single dad who runs the kind of veterinary practice she aspires to—and rattles her conviction to keep men at a distance.

Managing a thriving practice, coping with the loss of his wife, and fighting a custody battle with his in-laws over his twin daughters, Daniel couldn’t be more overwhelmed. Hayley is a godsend, accompanying him in the field and winning over his girls. It doesn’t take Daniel long to realize he’s falling for this woman, hard and fast. So before Hayley returns to Boston, he extracts a promise: that she will return to Whisper Creek for Christmas. It’s the perfect time and place to show Hayley that the promise of a beautiful life together is something she can believe in.

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Maggie McGinnis is fast becoming a new favorite go to author for me. This was the second book from this great author and she really is a new refreshing voice in contemporary small town romance. I really enjoy the ranch and all the colorful characters.

Hayley and her Boston practice made me giggle and roll my eyes, because I will admit I don’t understand the love of tiny dogs who are so overbred they can’t live a normal dog life. I also adored Hayley’s insistence that she’s just going to have a fling, and how much Daniel knocks her off her path without really meaning to.

Daniel is a fantastic hero because Hayley totally sneaks up on his blindside too. I loved his lively girls that added a touch of whimsy and mischief, and at several points I wanted to smack his mother in law. She had the right amount of evil grandmother even while I understood that everyone handles grief differently.

Overall this book left me with that warm and fuzzy feeling that stuck with me long after I finished. I highly recommend this to fans of sweet romances that have a healthy dose of sexy scenes.

I received a copy for the purpose of review. I was not compensated for my review.

Wolf's Fall by J.D. Tyler - Review @SignetEclipse

A top secret team of wolf shifters, the Alpha Pack are former Navy SEALS that use their Psy powers to take on the world’s greatest predators. But while each member is loyal to the pack, it can be hard to deny the call of desire

Still tormented by his recent captivity, Alpha Pack commander Nick Westfall isn’t sure he’s fit to leadespecially when he meets the one woman he can’t claim without reliving the torture he endured at the hands of a rogue vampire.

Vampire princess Calla Shaw has seen her own share of heartbreak, but she can tell that the wild attraction she and Nick feel for each other could turn into something significantif only he’d let it. But Calla isn’t about to give up on her mate without a fight.

Time is running out, not only for Nick to claim his mate, but for Calla and her coven. A vampire war is on the horizon, one the Alpha Pack can’t hope to win if their leader can’t pull himself back from the abyss.

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Nick Westfall is a rare white wolf and an Alpha of all Alphas, he’s also been traumatized by a very evil vampire recently, yet fate steps in and makes his second chance at love, with none other than Calla Shaw, a vampire princess. He logically knows she isn’t the same, but fear responses are never rational.

Calla knows falling for a wolf shifter won’t be easy, especially someone as Alpha as Nick. These two have a long road, and it’s further complicated by an unknown party out for revenge. It’s a fast paced and wild ride, which I really fell in love with. It was a trip back to characters that I already adored, and I enjoyed every second of it.

I really love Nick and Calla, and they definitely have a bumpy ride with some drama that made me want to go, hey talk to each other. I wanted to smack them both as I cheered them on, and rooted for them to figure the stuff out.

I highly recommend this story, I think those who aren’t up to date with this series could read and enjoy, but fans of JD Tyler will for sure love this installment. 

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